Are you curious about a career in arboriculture or looking to deepen your understanding of tree care and urban forestry? Join us for a comprehensive three-day course designed to introduce you to the science, skills, and professional pathways of arboriculture.
Led by industry experts and seasoned instructors, this course covers everything from tree biology and soil management to pruning, risk assessment, and safe climbing practices. This course provides foundational knowledge based on the required modules for arborist certification. *This course is intended for preparation and knowledge building only and will not include the option to take the arborist certification exam.
This Arborist program has been approved for the following CEU's: 10 CA, 6 BCMA-Practice and 4 BCMA-Science
**Three-day course**
11/4:
9:00-9:30 Introduction to Arboriculture & Certification - Alyssa Vinson
9:30-11:30 Tree Biology - Alyssa Vinson
11:30-12:15 Lunch (Provided)
12:15-2:15 Identification and Selection - Alyssa Vinson
2:15-4:15 Soil and Water Management - Alyssa Vinson
11/5:
9:00-11:00 Installation and Establishment - Anne Yasalonis
11:00-12:00 Hear from the Pros: Panel of Arborists - Ricky Peterika, Carson Smith, Jordan Upcavage
12:00-12:45 Lunch (Provided)
12:45-2:15 Pruning and Maintenance - Jordan Upcavage
2:15-4:15 Tree Health: Diagnosis and Treatment - Alyssa Vinson
11/6:
9:00-11:00 Trees and Construction - Jamielyn Daugherty-Hagyari
11:00-12:00 Urban Forestry - Jamielyn Daugherty-Hagyari
12:00-12:45 Lunch (provided)
12:45-2:15 Tree Risk Assessment - Dr. Andrew Koeser
2:15-4:15 Safe Work Practices and Climbing - Carson Smith
4:15-4:45 Review - Alyssa Vinson
If you have any questions, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at (813) 744-5519.
***The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact: VinsonA@HCFL.gov, 813-744-5519 Ext. 54106, at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
